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About Josie Simon
Josie Simon (she/her) is a writer, passionate LGBTQ+ advocate, and lover of the arts. As a former dancer with a keen eye for detail, Josie brings a unique perspective to her writing. She is a current fourth-year political science major at the University of Calgary and has previously contributed to the Gauntlet.
Arts

Vertigo Theatre’s The Da Vinci Code: Symbols, Secrets and Strong Performances

May 30, 2025 Josie Simon

Vertigo Theatre’s The Da Vinci Code faces the challenge every adaptation confronts: how do you make familiar material feel fresh? Director Simon Mallett solves this by focusing less on faithful recreation and more on what […]

20 Years of Laughs: Comedy Monday Night's Enduring Legacy in Calgary
Comedy

20 Years of Laughs: Comedy Monday Night’s Enduring Legacy in Calgary

April 14, 2025 Josie Simon

For nearly two decades, Comedy Monday Night has been the beating heart of Calgary’s comedy scene. As it approaches its 20-year milestone, what began as a simple open mic night has grown into Canada’s longest-running […]

Wallace Galleries "Winter Light & Inner Light" Exhibition
Arts

Wallace Galleries “Winter Light & Inner Light” Exhibition

February 8, 2025 Josie Simon

Wallace Galleries’ latest exhibition, “Winter Light & Inner Light,” running till February 12, explores the intersection of natural winter light and artistic introspection. The show features works by established artists, including Steve Mennie, Robert Marchessault, […]

Lying Down with Sound: Echoes of the Land
Arts

Lying Down with Sound: Echoes of the Land

February 6, 2025 Josie Simon

The floor of West Village Theatre was softer than expected. As I lay among strangers on yoga mats and blankets, I wondered if Eric Rose, the Artistic Director, had lost his mind. But by the […]

Teeny Tiny Galleries
Arts

Art in the Neighbourhood: How Teeny Tiny Galleries Transformed Bowness Mainstreet

December 5, 2024 Josie Simon

From October 5 to November 28, “Unmasked” turned Bowness Mainstreet into a creativity and community engagement hub. Hosted at the Tiny Galleries, this exhibition brought art into the neighbourhood, tearing down the usual barriers between […]

Embracing the Holiday Magic of ZooLights
Events

Embracing the Holiday Magic of ZooLights

December 2, 2024 Josie Simon

Every holiday season in Calgary, there’s one tradition I eagerly anticipate: a visit to ZooLights at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. From November 15, 2024, to January 5, 2025, this event transforms the zoo into a […]

I Survived Aspen Crossing's Train of Terror: Canada's Only Moving Haunted House Experience
Lifestyle

I Survived Aspen Crossing’s Train of Terror: Canada’s Only Moving Haunted House Experience

October 24, 2024 Josie Simon

Aspen Crossing’s Train of Terror offers an unforgettable adventure, blending mystery and suspense into Canada’s only moving haunted house experience. Two hours of spine-tingling excitement await those adventurous enough to board. Usually, I stick to […]

Experience YYC's Bubble Tea and Asian Dessert Extravaganza
Food & Drink

Experience YYC’s Bubble Tea and Asian Dessert Extravaganza

August 20, 2024 Josie Simon

Bubble tea and dessert lovers, rejoice! The YYC Bubble Tea and Asian Dessert Festival is happening now, running from August 17 to September 1. This exciting event invites food enthusiasts across Calgary to indulge in […]

Unity in Colour: Art as a Path to Employment
Community

Unity in Colour: Art as a Path to Employment

August 14, 2024 Josie Simon

On August 8, I attended the “Unity in Colour” opening reception at cSPACE Marda Loop. This exhibition showcased artwork from the ArtRecruits program, an innovative initiative that helps adults with mental health barriers prepare for […]

Wild
Arts

Nacim Ruintan-Tehrani’s “Wild”: A Journey Back to Nature

July 19, 2024 Josie Simon

From July 6 to August 31, the Alberta Society of Artists Galleries presents “Wild”, a solo exhibition by Calgary-based multifaceted artist and designer Nacim Ruintan-Tehrani. Nestled on the second floor of the Crossroads Market, “Wild” […]

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